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Old 01-26-2011, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BUDDY23
I'd be happy to do a write up and snap some pics. Just gotta wait for this snow to stop.

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Old 01-26-2011, 08:00 PM
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I had a superlift on mine. I didnt like how hard it was to turn in parking lots....and the centerlink connection shifted down so it eventually hit the frame and I couldnt turn left at all
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Originally Posted by Atomic
I had a superlift on mine. I didnt like how hard it was to turn in parking lots....and the centerlink connection shifted down so it eventually hit the frame and I couldnt turn left at all

So your sayin that there really ant any sense in puttin one on ?
Old 02-01-2011, 03:22 PM
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Their purpose is to dampen bump steer, which happens when you hit uneven surfaces and a decent speed, like offroading in a field. To put one on a lifted truck that stays on the road the majority of the time just because it is lifted is pointless. Unless you like the look. If you install one because you think you need it for anything other than bump steer then all you are doing is covering up an underlying problem with the tires or other steering components.
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Originally Posted by Atomic
Their purpose is to dampen bump steer, which happens when you hit uneven surfaces and a decent speed, like offroading in a field. To put one on a lifted truck that stays on the road the majority of the time just because it is lifted is pointless. Unless you like the look. If you install one because you think you need it for anything other than bump steer then all you are doing is covering up an underlying problem with the tires or other steering components.
It would also reduce wear on your steering components, like pitman and idler arms, idler pivot, and the steering box.
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used Fabtech stabilizer with all mounting hardware $50 shipped
Old 02-02-2011, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TX Tahoe Z71
It would also reduce wear on your steering components, like pitman and idler arms, idler pivot, and the steering box.
See thats what i was thinkin. Cause havin all this extra weight puts alot more wear on everything
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As they have stated above the fabtech stabilizer is the way to go. Even if you don't drive alot off-road it helps with wear and tear and also it helps to prevent that (chicken chaser effect) a truck sometimes gets on rural roads or the interstates where semis have worn grooves in the highway.. 50 bucks to save hundreds on front end parts should be enough reason! Just get the single shock stabilizer though. No need for a double if you have no plans on lifting.. Hope I could help!!
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